NJ PESTICIDE ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A
PLUS
◉ Pesticide applicators may be classified as private applicators if
they apply pesticides-
Answer: To produce agricultural commodities on their own property
◉ Pesticides inthe restricted-use category can be used by the
general public without certification if recommended by a state
agency. True of false.
Answer: False
◉ Ifa commercial applicator wishes to apply for the control of pests
in agricultural crops and pests inpublichealth, hemust obtain
certification in each of the appropriate categories. True or false.
Answer: True
◉ The term "Underthe direct supervision of" means the supervisor-
Answer: can be in his office when the operator is applying a
restricted-use pesticide if available when needed
, ◉ Pesticide products used in New Jersey must be registered-
Answer: with both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the
State of New Jersey
◉ In New Jersey, restricted-use pesticides can only be purchased
from a licensed pesticide-
Answer: dealer business
◉ Someone who uses any pesticides to raise an agricultural product
must be certified and registered as a-
Answer: private pesticide applicator
◉ Anyone applying pesticides as a service must be certified and
registered as a-
Answer: commercial pesticide applicator
◉ Part of the certification of commercial pesticide applicators
involves passing-
Answer: A Core and category exam.
◉ Companies which contract out their services for compensation
must be registered as a-
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A
PLUS
◉ Pesticide applicators may be classified as private applicators if
they apply pesticides-
Answer: To produce agricultural commodities on their own property
◉ Pesticides inthe restricted-use category can be used by the
general public without certification if recommended by a state
agency. True of false.
Answer: False
◉ Ifa commercial applicator wishes to apply for the control of pests
in agricultural crops and pests inpublichealth, hemust obtain
certification in each of the appropriate categories. True or false.
Answer: True
◉ The term "Underthe direct supervision of" means the supervisor-
Answer: can be in his office when the operator is applying a
restricted-use pesticide if available when needed
, ◉ Pesticide products used in New Jersey must be registered-
Answer: with both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the
State of New Jersey
◉ In New Jersey, restricted-use pesticides can only be purchased
from a licensed pesticide-
Answer: dealer business
◉ Someone who uses any pesticides to raise an agricultural product
must be certified and registered as a-
Answer: private pesticide applicator
◉ Anyone applying pesticides as a service must be certified and
registered as a-
Answer: commercial pesticide applicator
◉ Part of the certification of commercial pesticide applicators
involves passing-
Answer: A Core and category exam.
◉ Companies which contract out their services for compensation
must be registered as a-
